Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling meadows, resided a boy named Shepherd. His existence was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to tend to website his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the gales among the solo tree on the peak were his only companions. Day in day, watching over his wards imbued in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. On one such day from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome scheme.

Tales of predators hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills to help but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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